Quick Start

This guide walks you through connecting to a database and executing your first query.

Connect to a database

1. Open Seaquel.
2. Click New Connection.
3. Choose your database type: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DuckDB, or MSSQL.
4. Fill in the connection details — host, port, database, user, and password. You can also paste a connection string directly.
5. Click Test Connection to verify everything works.
6. Click Save & Connect.

Run your first query

7. A new query tab opens automatically after connecting.
8. Type the following in the editor:

   SELECT 1;

9. Press Cmd+Enter (Mac) or Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux) to execute.
10. Results appear in the grid below the editor.

That’s it — you’re up and running.

Next steps

• Browse your schema — expand tables and views in the left sidebar.
• Open the command palette — press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to search commands, switch tabs, jump to tables, and more.
• Learn the interface — see the Interface Overview for a full tour of the Seaquel workspace.